Effect of Tao Calligraphy Meditation and Energized Water on Depression

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 19 and over with a primary diagnosis as one Unipolar depression according to International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 criteria is present and diagnosed by a licensed physician. * Willingness and ability to comply with data collection requirements * Submission of required documentation before entering the study, including informed consent and consent to release of information * Willingness to allow their data to be used for research purposes and published as deemed fit (while conforming to all applicable privacy laws) by Sha Research Foundation * Willingness to practice the daily mindfulness practices for at least 30 minutes and follow the study protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Not meeting any of the inclusion criteria * Bipolar disorders, schizophrenia (psychosis) * Treatment with highly potent neuroleptics * Unwillingness to participate in data gathering * Unable to follow the practice regimen, including the daily individual mindfulness practices for at least 30 minutes * Pregnant or nursing. Participants who become pregnant during the study will be required to end their participation. * Serious mental disorders (e.g., schizophrenia) * There is no exclusion criteria placed upon potential subjects related to national origin, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, physical disability, sexual orientation, religion, or spiritual practices.